LUBRICATION

General Description
LUBRICATION

1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Lubrication method

Forced lubrication

Pump type
Number of teeth

Trochoid type
9

Inner rotor

Outer rotor
Outer rotor diameter thickness

mm (in)

10
76 10 (2.99 0.47)

Tip clearance between inner and outer rotors

Side clearance between inner rotor and pump case

mm (in)
mm (in)

0.04 0.14 (0.0016 0.0055)

0.02 0.07 (0.0008 0.0028)

Case clearance between outer rotor

and pump case

mm (in) 0.10 0.175 (0.0039 0.0069)

Oil pump
600 rpm
Performance
(Oil temperature 80C
(176F))
5,000 rpm

Standard
Discharge
pressure
Discharge
rate
Discharge
pressure

2 (US qt, Imp qt)/min.

Discharge
rate

2 (US qt, Imp qt)/min.

kPa (kg/cm2, psi)

kPa (kg/cm2, psi)

kPa (kg/cm2, psi)

Relief valve working pressure

Filter type
cm2 (sq in)

Filtration area

Oil filter

By-pass valve opening pressure

Outer diameter width

mm (in)

Outer diameter:
68 mm (2.68 in)
Outer diameter:
65 mm (2.56 in)
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)

Engine oil

4.6 (4.9, 4.0) or more

294 (3.0, 43)
47.0 (49.7, 41.4) or more
588 (6.0, 85)
Full-flow filter type
800 (124)
470 (72.9)
160 (1.63, 23.2)

Outer diameter:
68 mm (2.68 in)

68 65 (2.68 2.56)

Outer diameter:
65 mm (2.56 in)

65 74.4 (2.56 2.93)

Installation screw specifications

Type
Oil pressure
switch

98 (1.0, 14)

M 20 1.5
Immersed contact point type

Operating voltage power consumption

Warning light operating pressure

kPa (kg/cm2, psi)

12 V 3.4 W or less
14.7 (0.15, 2.1)

Proof pressure
Total capacity (Overhaul)

kPa (kg/cm2, psi)

2 (US qt, Imp qt)

981 (10, 142) or more

5.0 (5.3, 4.4)

When replacing engine oil and oil filter

When replacing engine oil only

2 (US qt, Imp qt)

2 (US qt, Imp qt)

4.2 (4.4, 3.7)

4.0 (4.2, 3.5)

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General Description
LUBRICATION

Recommended oil:
Items having the API standard SM Energy
Conserving logo or ILSAC standard GF-4
Star burst mark label on the container.
SAE (1)
( C) -30 -20 -15
( F) -22 -4 5

15

30

32

59

86 104

40

10W-30, 10W-40 , 10W-50

5W-30 (2)

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(1) SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature

(2) Recommended

The proper viscosity oil helps the engine maintain

its ideal temperature, and cranking speed increased by reducing viscosity friction in hot condition.
CAUTION:
It is acceptable to fill an engine with oil of another brand when replacing the oil, but make
sure to use an oil with an API standard and SAE
viscosity number specified by Subaru.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is used in regions with high temperatures or in other severe environments, use oil with
the viscosities shown below.
API standard: SM or SL
SAE Viscosity No.: 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50

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General Description
LUBRICATION

B: COMPONENT
(13)

T4

(16)
(15)
(14)

(12)

T2
(17)

(28)

(11)
T2

(18)

(29)

T2
(10)
T2

(9)

T6
(19)

(8)

(30)

T2

(24)

(20)

(7)

(6)

T2

T3
(27)

(5)
(4)

(3)

T2

(2)

(1)

T5

T1

(22)
(21)
(23)
(26)
(25)

T5

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(1)

Plug

(14)

Oil filler duct

(27)

Gasket

(2)
(3)

Gasket
Relief valve spring

(15)
(16)

Gasket
Oil filler cap

(28)
(29)

Seal
Rocker cover

(4)
(5)

Relief valve
Front oil seal

(17)
(18)

O-ring
Baffle plate

(30)

O-ring

(6)
(7)

Oil pump case

Inner rotor

(19)
(20)

O-ring
Oil strainer

Tightening torque:Nm (kgf-m, ft-lb)

T1: 5 (0.5, 3.7)

(8)
(9)

Outer rotor
Oil pump cover

(21)
(22)

Oil level gauge guide

O-ring

T2: 6.4 (0.65, 4.7)

T3: 10 (1.0, 7.2)

(10)
(11)

Oil filter
O-ring

(23)
(24)

Oil pan
Oil level gauge

T4: 25 (2.5, 18.4)

T5: 44 (4.5, 32.5)

(12)
(13)

Oil pump ASSY

Oil pressure switch

(25)
(26)

Drain plug
Drain plug gasket

T6: 5.4 (0.55, 4.0)

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LUBRICATION

C: CAUTION
Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap,
protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.
Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.
Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified
points.
Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or
units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from
the battery.
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the
under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting
smoke or causing a fire.

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General Description
LUBRICATION

D: PREPARATION TOOL
ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NUMBER
18332AA000

DESCRIPTION
OIL FILTER
WRENCH

REMARKS
Used for removing and installing oil filter. (Outer
diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in))

18332AA010

OIL FILTER
WRENCH

Used for removing and installing oil filter. (Outer

diameter: 65 mm (2.56 in))

499587100

OIL SEAL
INSTALLER

Used for installing oil seal into oil pump.

ST18332AA000

ST18332AA010

ST-499587100

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Oil Pressure System

LUBRICATION

2. Oil Pressure System

A: WIRING DIAGRAM
B72

IGNITION
SWITCH

BATTERY

No.5

SBF-6
3

OIL PRESSURE
WARNING LIGHT

MAIN SBF

COMBINATION
METER

19

i10

12

i1

31

B36

B21
E2

E11

E
OIL PRESSURE
SWITCH

B72

1 2 3
4 5 6

i1

1 2
3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13
14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28

i10

B21

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49 50 51 52 53 54

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Oil Pressure System

LUBRICATION

B: INSPECTION
1

Step
Check
CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Does the warning light illumi1) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF). nate?
2) Check other warning lights.

Yes
Go to step 2.

CHECK THE HARNESS CONNECTOR BEIs the voltage 10 V or more?

TWEEN THE COMBINATION METER AND
THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from oil pressure
switch.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage of harness between oil
pressure switch connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(E11) No. 1 (+) Chassis ground ():
CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Is the resistance less than 10 ?
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the combination meter.
3) Measure the resistance of combination
meter.
Terminals
(i10) No. 2 No. 19:

Replace the oil

pressure switch.

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Repair the harness

and connector.
NOTE:
In this case, repair
the following item:
Open circuit of
harness between
combination meter
and oil pressure
switch
Poor contact in
combination meter
connector
Poor contact in
oil pressure switch
connector
Poor contact in
coupling connector

No
Repair or replace
the combination
meter. <Ref. to IDI4, INSPECTION,
Combination Meter
System.>
Go to step 3.

Repair or replace
the combination
meter. <Ref. to IDI4, INSPECTION,
Combination Meter
System.>

Engine Oil
LUBRICATION

3. Engine Oil

B: REPLACEMENT

A: INSPECTION

CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the
under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Open the engine oil filler cap for quick draining of
engine oil.
3) Lift up the vehicle.
4) Drain engine oil by loosening the engine oil drain
plug.

CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the
under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe away the
oil.
3) Reinsert the oil level gauge all the way. Be sure
that the oil level gauge is correctly inserted and
properly orientated.
4) Remove the oil level gauge again and check the
reading. If the engine oil level is below L line, add
oil to bring the level up to F line.
5) Start the engine and warm it up for a time.
6) After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes
for the oil to return to the oil pan before checking
the level.
NOTE:
Just after driving or while the engine is warm, engine oil level shows in the range between F line
and cutout portion. This is caused by thermal expansion of engine oil.
To prevent overfilling of engine oil, do not add oil
above F line when the engine is cold.
As the oil level gauge is used for daily maintenance, F line and L line is set assuming that the
engine is cold.
(A)

(B)

NOTE:
Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.

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(A) Drain plug

5) Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining

engine oil.
NOTE:
Use a new drain plug gasket.
Tightening torque:
44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)

(F)
(C)
(E)
(D)

PM-00350

(A) Oil level gauge

(B) Engine oil filler cap

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(C) F line
(D) L line

(A) Drain plug

(E) Approx. 1.0 2 (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)

(F) Notch mark

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Engine Oil
LUBRICATION

6) Lower the vehicle.

7) Using engine oil of proper quality and viscosity,
fill engine oil through the filler duct to the F line on
the oil level gauge. Make sure that the vehicle is
parked on a level surface when checking oil level.
Recommended oil:
Refer to SPECIFICATION for the
recommended oil. <Ref. to LU(H4SO)-2,
SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
Engine oil capacity:
Refer to SPECIFICATION for the engine oil
capacity. <Ref. to LU(H4SO)-2,
SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
8) Close the engine oil filler cap.
9) Start the engine, and spreads the oil in engine
room.
10) After the engine stops, recheck the oil level. If
necessary, add engine oil up to the F line on the
oil level gauge.
(A)

(B)
(F)
(C)
(E)
(D)

PM-00350

(A) Oil level gauge

(B) Engine oil filler cap
(C) F line
(D) L line
(E) Approx. 1.0 2 (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
(F) Notch mark

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Oil Pump
LUBRICATION

4. Oil Pump

11) Remove the oil pump by using flat tip screwdriver.

A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch mating surfaces of
cylinder block and oil pump.

IN-00203

3) Lift up the vehicle.

4) Remove the under cover.
5) Lower the vehicle.
6) Remove the radiator. <Ref. to CO(H4SO)-19,
REMOVAL, Radiator.>
7) Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
<Ref. to FU(H4SO)-23, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Position Sensor.>
8) Remove the water pump. <Ref. to CO(H4SO)15, REMOVAL, Water Pump.>
9) Remove the crank sprocket. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)56, REMOVAL, Crank Sprocket.>

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12) Remove the front oil seal from the oil pump.

B: INSTALLATION
1) Using the ST, install the front oil seal.
ST 499587100
OIL SEAL INSTALLER
NOTE:
Use a new front oil seal.

ST

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2) Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of oil

pump.
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10) Remove the bolts which install oil pump onto

cylinder block.
NOTE:
When disassembling and checking the oil pump,
loosen the relief valve plug before removing the oil
pump.

NOTE:
Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100)
or equivalent

(A)

ME-00165

(A) O-ring
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Oil Pump
LUBRICATION

3) Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of front oil

seal.

13) Connect the ground cable to the battery.

IN-00203
ME-00312

4) Install the oil pump to cylinder block. Be careful

not to damage the front oil seal during installation.
NOTE:
Make sure the front oil seal lip is not folded.
Align the flat surface of oil pumps inner rotor with
crankshaft before installation.
Use new O-rings.
Do not forget to assemble O-rings.
5) Apply liquid gasket to the three bolts thread
shown in figure. (when reuse the bolts)

C: DISASSEMBLY
Remove the screw which secures oil pump cover
and then disassemble oil pump. Inscribe alignment
marks on the inner and outer rotors so that they can
be replaced in their original positions during reassembly.
NOTE:
Before disassembling the oil pump, remove the relief valve.

Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or
equivalent
Tightening torque:
6.4 Nm (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

(E)
(D)

(B)

(C)

(A)
(I)

(F)

(G)

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6) Install the crank sprocket. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)56, INSTALLATION, Crank Sprocket.>

7) Install the water pump. <Ref. to CO(H4SO)-15,
INSTALLATION, Water Pump.>
8) Install the crankshaft position sensor. <Ref. to
FU(H4SO)-23, INSTALLATION, Crankshaft Position Sensor.>
9) Install the radiator. <Ref. to CO(H4SO)-20, INSTALLATION, Radiator.>
10) Lift up the vehicle.
11) Install the under cover.
12) Lower the vehicle.

(H)

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(A) Front oil seal

(B) Oil pump case
(C) Inner rotor
(D) Outer rotor
(E) Oil pump cover
(F) Relief valve
(G) Relief valve spring
(H) Plug
(I) Gasket

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Oil Pump
LUBRICATION

D: ASSEMBLY

5) Assemble the oil pump cover.

1) Assemble the front oil seal by using ST.

ST 499587100
OIL SEAL INSTALLER

Tightening torque:
T1: 5.4 Nm (0.55 kgf-m, 4.0 ft-lb)
T2: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)

NOTE:
Use a new front oil seal.

T1
(E)
(D)
(B)

ST

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(C)

(A)

2) Apply a coat of engine oil to inner and outer rotors.

3) Assemble the inner and outer rotors in their original positions.
4) Assemble the oil relief valve and install relief
valve spring and plug.

(F)

(G)

(I)

(H)

T2

NOTE:
Use a new gasket.

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(A) Front oil seal

(B) Oil pump case
(C) Inner rotor
(D) Outer rotor
(E) Oil pump cover
(F) Relief valve
(G) Relief valve spring
(H) Plug
(I) Gasket

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Oil Pump
LUBRICATION

E: INSPECTION

3. SIDE CLEARANCE

1. TIP CLEARANCE
Measure the tip clearance of rotors. If the clearance
is out of specification, replace the rotors as a set.
Tip clearance:
Standard:
0.04 0.14 mm (0.0016 0.0055 in)

Measure the gap between the inner rotor and the

oil pump to measure the clearance between the inner rotor and the oil pump cover as shown in the figure. If the clearance is not within the limit, replace
the rotor or the oil pump case.
Side clearance:
Standard:
0.02 0.07 mm (0.0008 0.0028 in)

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LU-00025

2. CASE CLEARANCE
Measure the clearance between the outer rotor and
the oil pump case. If clearance is out of standard,
replace the oil pump case.
Case clearance:
Standard:
0.10 0.175 mm (0.0039 0.0069 in)

4. OIL RELIEF VALVE

Check the valve for assembly condition and damage, and the relief valve spring for damage and deterioration.
Replace the parts if defective.
Relief valve spring:
Free length
73.7 mm (2.902 in)
Installed length
54.7 mm (2.154 in)
Load when installed
93.1 N (9.49 kgf, 20.88 lbf)

5. OIL PUMP CASE

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Check oil pump case for worn shaft holes, clogged

oil passages, worn rotor chambers, cracks and other faults.

6. FRONT OIL SEAL

Check the front oil seal lips for deformation and
hardening, wear.

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Oil Pan and Strainer

LUBRICATION

5. Oil Pan and Strainer

8) Support the engine with a lifting device and wire

ropes.

A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Remove the front wheels.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

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9) Lift up the vehicle.

IN-00203

4) Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)8, REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.>
5) Remove the air intake chamber.
<Ref. to IN(H4SO)-7, REMOVAL, Air Intake Chamber.>
6) Remove the pitching stopper.

CAUTION:
When lifting up the vehicle, raise up wire ropes
at the same time.
10) Remove the under cover.
11) Drain the engine oil. <Ref. to LU(H4SO)-9, REPLACEMENT, Engine Oil.>
12) Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
<Ref. to EX(H4SO)-6, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust
Pipe.>
13) Remove the nuts which install front cushion
rubber onto front crossmember.

ME-00213

7) Remove the radiator upper brackets.

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14) Remove the bolts which install oil pan on cylinder block with the engine raised up.
15) Insert an oil pan cutter blade between cylinder
block-to-oil pan clearance and remove the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place
of oil pan cutter.
16) Remove the oil strainer.
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Oil Pan and Strainer

LUBRICATION

B: INSTALLATION

17) Remove the baffle plate.

NOTE:
Before installing the oil pan, clean the mating surface of oil pan and engine block.
1) Make sure that the seals (A) are installed securely on the baffle plate in a direction as shown in
the figure below.

(D)

NOTE:
Use new seals.
(C)
(A)

(B)

(A)

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2) Install the baffle plate.

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(A) Oil pan

(B) Oil strainer

Tightening torque:
6.4 Nm (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
3) Install the oil strainer to the cylinder block.

(C) Baffle plate

(D) Cylinder block

NOTE:
Use new O-rings.
Tightening torque:
10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
4) Tighten the oil strainer stay together with the baffle plate.
Tightening torque:
6.4 Nm (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
5) Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of the
oil pan, and install the oil pan.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100)
or equivalent

(A)
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(A) Gasket

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Oil Pan and Strainer

LUBRICATION

6) Tighten the bolts which install the oil pan to the

cylinder block.
Tightening torque:
T1: 5 Nm (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
T2: 6.4 Nm (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
T3: 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)

11) Lower the vehicle.

CAUTION:
When lowering the vehicle, lower the lift up device and wire ropes at the same time.
12) Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

(D)

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(C)

(B)

13) Install the pitching stopper.

Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

T2
T2

T3
(A)

T1

T1

T1

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(A) Oil pan

T2

(B) Oil strainer

(C) Baffle plate

ME-03181

14) Install the radiator upper brackets.

(D) Cylinder block

7) Lower the engine onto front crossmember.

8) Tighten the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.

Tightening torque:
12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Tightening torque:
85 Nm (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

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9) Install the front and center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to

EX(H4SO)-7, INSTALLATION, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
10) Install the under cover.

15) Install the air intake chamber.

<Ref. to IN(H4SO)-7, INSTALLATION, Air Intake
Chamber.>
16) Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8,
INSTALLATION, Air Intake Duct.>
17) Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
100 Nm (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)

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Oil Pan and Strainer

LUBRICATION

18) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

IN-00203

19) Refill the engine oil. <Ref. to LU(H4SO)-9, INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>

C: INSPECTION
Visually check that the oil pan, oil strainer, oil
strainer stay and baffle plate are not damaged.

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Oil Pressure Switch

LUBRICATION

6. Oil Pressure Switch

B: INSTALLATION

A: REMOVAL

1) Apply liquid gasket to the oil pressure switch

threads.

1) Remove the generator from the bracket. <Ref. to

SC(H4SO)-12, REMOVAL, Generator.>
2) Disconnect the terminal from oil pressure switch.

Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or
equivalent

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LU-00038

3) Remove the oil pressure switch.

2) Install the oil pressure switch to the cylinder

block.
Tightening torque:
25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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LU-00037

3) Connect the terminal to the oil pressure switch.

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4) Install the generator to the bracket. <Ref. to

SC(H4SO)-12, INSTALLATION, Generator.>

C: INSPECTION
Check the oil pressure switch installation portion for
oil leakage and oil seepage.

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Engine Oil Filter

LUBRICATION

7. Engine Oil Filter

C: INSPECTION

A: REMOVAL

1) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and

make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.

CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the
under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the oil filter using the ST.
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
(Outer diameter: 68 mm
(2.68 in) for oil filter)
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH
(Outer diameter: 65 mm
(2.56 in) for oil filter)

NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
2) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to LU(H4SO)-9,
INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>

LU-00234

B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
1) Clean the oil filter installing surface of cylinder
block.
2) Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install the oil filter turning it by hand, being careful not to damage the seal rubber.
Tighten the oil filter 65 mm (2.56 in) in diameter
(approx. 2/3 3/4 rotation) after the seal rubber of
the oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block or
oil cooler. When using a torque wrench, tighten to
12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb).
Tighten the oil filter 68 mm (2.68 in) in diameter (approx. 1 rotation) after the seal rubber of the oil filter
comes in contact with cylinder block or oil cooler. When
using a torque wrench, tighten to 14 Nm (1.4 kgf-m,
10.3 ft-lb).
4) Lower the vehicle.

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Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General

LUBRICATION

8. Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General

A: INSPECTION
Before performing diagnostics, make sure that the engine oil level is correct and no oil leakage exists.
Trouble

Possible cause
1) Oil pressure switch
failure

1. Warning light remains

ON.

2) Low oil pressure

3) No oil pressure

2. Warning light does

not illuminate.

3. Warning light flickers

momentarily.

Corrective action

Cracked diaphragm or oil leakage within switch

Broken spring or seized contacts

Replace.
Replace.

Clogging of oil filter

Malfunction of oil by-pass valve in oil filter

Replace.
Clean or replace.

Malfunction of oil relief valve in oil pump

Clogged oil passage

Clean or replace.
Clean.

Excessive tip clearance and side clearance of oil

pump rotor
Clogged oil strainer or broken pipe

Clean or replace.

Insufficient engine oil (including deterioration)

Broken pipe of oil strainer

Replace.
Replace.

Replace.

Stuck oil pump rotor

1) Malfunction of combination meter

Replace.
Replace.

2) Poor contact of switch contact points

3) Disconnection of wiring

Replace.
Repair.

1) Poor contact of terminals

2) Defective wiring harness

Repair.
Repair.

3) Low oil pressure

Check for the same

possible causes as
listed 1. 2.

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